Now that I am the personal chef for Miss Livvy, I am always looking for ways to make healthy food for her. I love cooking for her. The way her little face lights up when she sees her food coming. Just melts my heart. I was so glad when I found the chic Always Pan from Our Place. I’ve been cooking with the Always Pan for a few months now and it’s my absolute favourite! They’ve launched a new colorway, terracotta, on Apr 13. It’s a beautiful coral red which makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
What caught my eye was that this pan replaces EIGHT pieces of cookware in the kitchen. Being in the city, my kitchen is small and storage space is limited. The Always Pan is the perfect multifunctional pan that is non-stick ceramic, non-toxic (made without PFOAS, PTFES, toxic metals or other potentially harmful materials). You can use it as a skillet, non-stick pan, saucier, fry pan, spatula rest, colander and steamer. You can even store with it. Did I mention it’s aesthetically pleasing?
Since the Always Pan is a non-stick pan, a quick wash with warm soapy water will make the pan look brand new again. By skipping the dishwasher, the non-stick coating will last for many years.
If you are eyeing a pan for Mother’s Day, Our Place was so kind to offer me a promo code for you guys!! You can use code IRENE10 for a 10% discount on everything but gift cards. Our Place is also running a special sale right now through May 4th for $30 off the Always Pan with promo code GOODTASTE30!
Now onto the three-ingredient pasta recipe. This is my go-to pasta dish on busy weekday nights when I need to quickly whip a meal up. Our whole family loves it, including Livvy! I use the Always Pan to sauté, the steamer basket to boil/strain the pasta and as a spatula rest.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Five medium ripe tomatoes on vine
- Two small onions or one medium onion
- Handful of mushrooms (or sub for other veggies)
- Rigatoni 17 pasta
- Extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes and S&P to season. Skip red pepper flakes for kids.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan on medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and onions to sauté until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 6-8 minutes.
- Pour pasta sauce onto a plate.
- With the steamer basket inside the pan, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss gently to combine. Add red pepper flakes, S&P to season.
